US EditionNigerian Police Arrest 22 Suspects After Deadly Bus Attack
- On June 20, 2025, a mob attacked a passenger bus in Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State, killing 12 wedding guests and injuring several others.
- The attack happened after the victims lost their way and were mistakenly identified, leading the mob to halt and set their bus ablaze.
- Police and security forces swiftly intervened, rescuing 21 passengers and arresting 22 suspects connected to the brutal incident while investigating further.
- Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang called the killings totally condemnable and avoidable, emphasizing commitment to peace and justice for victims, while the police warned against vigilantism.
- The attack highlights ongoing violence in Nigeria's north-central region and prompted deployment of tactical and intelligence teams to prevent further unrest and ensure accountability.
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Toll in lynching of Nigeria wedding guests rises to 12
JOS: The number of people killed after a mob stormed a bus carrying Muslim wedding guests in central Nigeria’s volatile Plateau state has risen to 12, according to the Nigerian presidency. The dead include the groom’s father and brother, it said. President Bola Tinubu has condemned the killings, the latest attack to hit the region where tensions are high after a series of
Chaos Unleashes: Mob Attack in Central Nigeria Sparks Outrage
A mob attack in central Nigeria's Plateau state left a dozen dead and more injured after a bus carrying wedding attendees was attacked. Police arrested 22 suspects, while Amnesty International and local authorities pressure for justice. The region faces escalating violence, emphasizing urgent conflict resolution.
Kwankwaso condemns Plateau wedding massacre, urges justice for Zaria victims
The former Governor of Kano State and leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has condemned the killing of at least 12 wedding guests in Plateau State. The victims, who were from the Basawa community in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State, were attacked in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau while returning from a wedding on Saturday. In a post on X on Sunday, Kwankwaso described the incident as a…
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